Vocational Evaluator

SUPERVISION:

The Vocational Evaluator works as a member of a team but reports directly to the Director of Vocational Services

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure compliance with Office of Rehabilitation Services standards for assessment and all authorized vocational rehabilitation services, including Pre-Employment Transition Services

• Review referrals of students to determine eligibility for service and evaluation procedures. Maintain database of referrals

• Determine students' vocational interests, aptitudes, capabilities, and needs utilizing a variety of vocational assessment tools and strategies

• Confer with students, parents, ORS counselors, and school personnel on assessment interpretations.

• Attend IEP/IPE meetings and assist with integrating assessment results into appropriate transition/vocational goals and objectives

• Provide vocational counseling on an individual and/or group basis

• Maintain ongoing communication with ORS counselors, students, parents and other professionals regarding students' progress

• Insure necessary accommodations for students with hearing and visual impairments through coordination with SBVI and the RI Program for Students with Dual Sensory Impairments

• Work with other project staff in meeting the overall goals of the project

• Submit all required reports in a timely manner

• Other tasks as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, with successful completion of Graduate courses and/or training in Vocational Evaluation

• Demonstrated vocational evaluation report writing skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Three years of experience working with people with disabilities

• Knowledge of Special Education and Rehabilitation laws, regulations and services

• Computer skills; knowledge of current assistive technology

Start Date: Immediate

Application Deadline: Open until filled

West Bay Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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